Greta Magnusson Grossman, USA, c. 1948
Floor lamp with Grasshopper and Cobra shades
Made by Ralph O. Smith
Aluminum and steel
58" (H) x 18" (W) x 11.5" (D)
FL328
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Made by Glenn of California
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The same year that Greta Magnusson Grossman won the Museum of Modern Art’s “Good Design” designation in 1952 for the chair she designed for Glenn of California, she developed a comprehensive collection called the “62 Series” for the company, so named because Glenn’s founder and owner Bob Baron felt it was ten years ahead of its time. The prolific designer additionally created this line of dressers for the company, in which the feet structure gives lightness and dynamism to the piece. At the same time, the drawer knobs provide a modern twist. -
Greta Magnusson Grossman, USA, c. 1949
Chaise Longe
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Made by Sherman Bertram
Upholstery and wood
This chaise longue had a short production run and was one of the last fully upholstered pieces that Grossman designed, similar to another chaise with wrought iron feet she created around the same time. There are a few photographs of this version, produced by Sherman Bertram. Its scale is unusual in comparison to other chaise longues because it is wide and short, almost like a love seat. This piece can be seen in a sketch Grossman created for the residence of Frank Sinatra. The present example is upholstered with “Max” fabric designed and handwoven by rruka. -
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Wooden bookcase in birch designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman. Rare early example of her work; originally purchased in 1935 from her store Studio in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Greta Magnusson Grossman, USA, 1952
Dresser, from the 62 Series
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Made by Glenn of California
Walnut
The same year that Greta Magnusson Grossman won the Museum of Modern Art’s “Good Design” designation in 1952 for the chair she designed for Glenn of California, she developed a comprehensive collection called the “62 Series” for the company, so named because Glenn’s founder and owner Bob Baron felt it was ten years ahead of its time. The prolific designer additionally created this line of dressers for the company, in which the feet structure gives lightness and dynamism to the piece. At the same time, the drawer knobs provide a modern twist. -
Greta Magnusson Grossman, USA, 1954
Coffee table
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Made by Glenn of California
Walnut